Actor

Dan Aykroyd

July 1, 1952 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Daniel Edward Aykroyd, born in Ottawa, initially pursued studies in psychology, criminal sociology, and political science at Carleton University, where his comedy journey took off. He co-wrote sketches for a private cable company, igniting his passion for acting. At 20, he joined The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago and Toronto, marking the start of his career. In 1975, Aykroyd joined "Saturday Night Live" as a founding member of the "Not Ready For Prime Time Players," crafting iconic sketches like "The Blues Brothers" with Belushi and "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" with Steve Martin. The success of "The Blues Brothers" sketch led to a full-length feature in 1980, with Aykroyd writing and producing the movie soundtrack, defying the disco and punk era. His versatile talent shines in roles like Dr.

Notable work

8
The Simpsons (1989)
as Postage Stamp Fellow (voice)
7.3
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
as Art Weber
7.5
Ghostbusters (1984)
as Dr. Raymond Stantz
5.8
Pixels (2015)
as 1982 Championship MC
6.9
50 First Dates (2004)
as Dr. Keats
6.9
Pearl Harbor (2001)
as Captain Thurman
5.3
Ghostbusters (2016)
as Cabbie
7.3
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
as Ray Stantz
7.4
Family Guy (1999)
as Dan Aykroyd (voice)
6.3
Casper (1995)
as Dr. Raymond Stantz (uncredited)
6.6
Ghostbusters II (1989)
as Dr. Raymond Stantz
6.2
Antz (1998)
as Chip (voice)

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